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Ards and North Down Experience Development Programme
15 January 2026Turn a spark of an idea into a standout visitor experience – whether you need a sounding board, a clear way forward, or help to take a good experience from “fine” to fantastic, this is the programme for you.
Ambition to Grow programme
13 January 2026Invest Northern Ireland's Ambition to Grow programme is designed to support innovative micro, small and medium-sized businesses that want to scale, create employment and move into new markets outside Northern Ireland.
Business Survey
24 November 2025Please take a few minutes to take our survey - your opinion matters!
Digital Transformation Flexible Fund
16 November 2025Call 6 Pre-Briefing Session - Friday 3 October 1:00pm
Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2026 (NIAA2026).
16 November 2025The Department for the Economy has launched the annual Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2026 (NIAA2026).
Professional Rooms to Hire
01 September 2025Our local Community Centres offer fully equipped, convenient and welcoming spaces ideal for next meeting, workshop or event
Entrepreneurship Network Roadshows
03 September 2025Connect with services & opportunities to explore self employment or entrepreneurship at one of our upcoming roadshow events.
Go Succeed - September events!
20 August 2025Watch the video below to see what Go Succeed masterclasses are taking place this September.
For a full list of events please click here.
The Ultimate Pitch -event date has past
16 November 2025Final chance for Ards and North Down entrepreneurs to make ‘Ultimate Pitch’ for £6,000 investment.
Supporting Thriving High Streets
16 November 2025£1M+ of support available to businesses in Ards and North Down via new grant schemes, with the first phase to be released on Monday 23 June 2025.